The Real Deal: What It Is
Synopsis
This twenty-two minute interview with Melvin Van Peebles has the cult filmmaker starting things off by lighting a cigar, which is something he has done in several interviews. From here he talks about the making of his hit film SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG, which of course broke all sorts of records and is what would kick start the blaxploitation genre. If you're a fan of the film or the director then you should enjoy this featurette, which tries to have a raw look like the film in question, although the effect here is a bit lame. With that said, there are still some very good stories told including one about a STD Van Peebles got during one of the scenes in the film. He talks about a few specific scenes in the picture as well as the now infamous one featuring his son in a sex scene. There's nothing ground-breaking here but it's certainly an entertaining interview.
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January 14, 2003
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Title
- The Real Deal: What It Is
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Van Peebles
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Van Peebles
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Real Deal: What It Is about?
This twenty-two minute interview with Melvin Van Peebles has the cult filmmaker starting things off by lighting a cigar, which is something he has done in several interviews. From here he talks about the making of his hit film SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG, which of course broke all sorts of records and is what would kick start the blaxploitation genre. If you're a fan of the film or the director then you should enjoy this featurette, which tries to have a raw look like the film in question, although the effect here is a bit lame. With that said, there are still some very good stories told including one about a STD Van Peebles got during one of the scenes in the film. He talks about a few specific scenes in the picture as well as the now infamous one featuring his son in a sex scene. There's nothing ground-breaking here but it's certainly an entertaining interview.
Who directed The Real Deal: What It Is?
The Real Deal: What It Is was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Who stars in The Real Deal: What It Is?
The principal cast of The Real Deal: What It Is includes Melvin Van Peebles.
When was The Real Deal: What It Is released and how long is it?
The Real Deal: What It Is was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Deal: What It Is?
The Real Deal: What It Is holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).